Yoga Challenge

A few weeks ago, my favorite yogi issued an Instagram challenge and I had to jump in. I loosely followed the photo themes assigned, but mostly I had fun coming up with my own ideas that related to each pose. 

What an incredible 10 days!! I loved flexing my creative (and physical, haha) muscles. It was energizing to work on a project that was JUST ME! My awesome hubs and first born fully invested themselves too--Jake happily threw down time, money, and driving hours to help me get great shots. And Bryant was often my second set of arms (quite literally in the last pic!).

I am super excited to continue this series, just for fun.  :)  Namaste people!!!

Bird on a Curb

Tree Pose

Hero Pose

Boat Pose

Plank Pose

Child's Pose

Bow Pose

Warrior Pose

Dancer Pose

Goddess Pose

Faces Rip Art

My 8 year old is a joker. The other day he ripped out some magazine pages and held a huge mouth in front of his own. Light bulb! We made an event out of it.

People. I cannot stop laughing at these!

Nature's Rorschach

My favorite genus is Coleoptera. 

Recently I spotted a new-to-me Steve Jenkins book (on beetles!) so I had to get it. Mr. B. and I pored over the cut art collages and juicy facts. (EX: Natural history museums use the Hide Beetle (whose diet consists of dried skin/dead flesh) to clean animal bones for display. Sorry--that's just cool.)

The markings on many of the beetles reminded me of inkblot tests. 

I think it's beatiful. I can't articulate why, but the fact that inkblot patterns have existed for thousands of years on the backs of tiny beetles is…..stunning. What other beauties and functions exist all around me, if I just had eyes to see?

Also, cool inkblot shirt and diy art.

Images via 100 Scope Notes.

Chroma Zoo

Fun activity for a preschooler: sort and photograph your toys.

We chose animals by color. E loved it; so did I! There is something therapeutic about creating order in this world, even if for a moment….

I heart Oliver Jeffers

Oh, Oliver. Could I love you any more after this brilliant video? Hunting burgers by bow and arrow? Genius.

Oliver Jeffers Author Film 2013 from Oliver Jeffers on Vimeo.

If you are unfamiliar with Jeffer's work (or your library doesn't carry his books….I'm looking at you Dear Public Library o' Mine),  a quick YouTube search will reveal readings of many of his books.

p.s. Our tippy-top favorites are The Incredible Book Eating Boy and The Heart And The Bottle.